Which division of the skeleton has the greater range of motion?
A)axial
B)appendicular

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The appendicular skeleton consists of limbs and girdles which have ball and socket joints and hinge joints that are capable of a wide range of motion. The axial skeleton, on the other hand, consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column which primarily functions in support and protection of internal organs. Therefore, B)appendicular has the greater range of motion.

Which Division of the Skeleton Has the Greater Range of Motion